“God put his hand on my head today,” he said and, out of tragedy, he and Liverpool have found the spark to finish a gruelling Premier League season on a high. But Liverpool are unbeaten in nine league games, seven of them wins, and after Alisson’s goal they can feel the pull of destiny. At which point it is necessary to say a sincere well done to the Premier League and its partners. It is doubtful that any lockdown box set has rivalled the Premier League for drama. That would leave Spurs, Everton and Arsenal scrapping for seventh and a place in the new Europa Conference League.

Source: Irish Independent May 23, 2021 01:32 UTC